In the blog, humbly titled “Getting the world to value music,” Kaefer describes the pre-streaming era of music as an exclusive club that made it difficult for new artists to enter the industry. “Now, you can record something today and have it on Spotify tomorrow,” said Kaefer. “Everyone’s invited.”

Streaming gets more expensive again. Spotify recently raised its prices to $11.99, bringing what was once the most affordable streamer to a lofty price that outmatched Tidal and A

Bjork called Spotify and streaming 'probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians' because of the low royalty payments most receive.

Audio streaming company Spotify said Tuesday that it paid $10 billion to the music industry last year. The company added that it has given nearly $60

With the Grammy Awards looming, Spotify wants to remind the industry that it has been at the forefront of its renaissance. The streaming audio giant said Tuesday that it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, a new record high. And it has paid out a collective $60 billion since its founding a decade ago.

Sure, a decent chunk of that did go to the artists—the release states that “well over 10,000 artists generate over $100,000 per year from Spotify alone”—but it seems to suck for most of those beneath the Bad Bunnys and Taylor Swifts of the world.

After being accused of paying musicians the lowest rates amongst the big streaming services, Spotify has defended its record.